Whatever 2016 brought your way, it’s definitely time to put it all behind you and party your way into the New Year. Black and gold is a classic color palette, but there are some other punchy themes that are sure to add some color to your soiree and help you kick off the countdown to the new year in style. If you’re looking for cool ways to start 2017 fresh, check out these three unique decorating ideas featuring all the best sparkling NYE party ideas, like confetti, gilded decor and sparkly backdrops. This week’s edition of Decor Resolutions will show you how to style your New Year’s party, whether you’re going for a boho-chic vibe, a minimalist look or a preppy style.
Nothing is more magical than unicorns, so why not bring a fresh and festive flair to this night of revelry with blush pinks, rose gold and pastel confetti. Set up a fab backdrop with a combo of gold stars and Champagne bottle balloons, then take the decor to next-level adorableness with a few mini unicorn piñatas. Dress up the dessert bar with sparkly lights, ombre paper plates and plenty of rainbow party cups to keep peeps toasting the night away.
Walmart Gold Foil Star Balloon ($2), Spritz “Cheers” Gold Lit Sign ($12), Spritz New Year’s Eve Champagne Bottle Balloon ($5), imm Living Candy Rock Pink Crystal Cake Plate ($55), Oh Happy Day Ombre Party Plates ($8, set of eight), Anthropologie Aurora Copper String Lights ($16+), Fred & Friends Rainbow Party Cup ($16), Williams Sonoma Marble & Copper Ice Bucket ($100), Oh Happy Day Birchwood Fancy Cutlery ($12, set of eight), Oh Happy Day Best Confetti Ever ($9), Balloon and Paper Mini Pink Unicorn Piñata ($20)
HOW TO DECORATE A MINIMALIST NYE PARTY
Though the common color scheme for NYE is black and metallic, add some color to your soiree with a striking accent hue, like lavender or mint. Punch up your glamorous accents with mixed metallics to create a cohesive look that’s totally on point for a minimalist aesthetic. There’s no such thing as too much sparkle, so string up some disco ball string lights and hand out disco ball tumblers for a super cool cocktail.
Oh Happy Day Mylar Moon Balloon ($7), Target Disco Ball String Lights ($40, set of two), Paper Crush Silver Yay Script Balloon ($8), Oh Happy Day Metallic Party Horns ($20, set of six), Urban Outfitters Disco Sipper ($8), Schott Zwiesel Forte Touch Tritan Water Glass ($96), Spritz Gold Disposable Flatware ($4, set of 60), Oh Happy Day Moons & Stars Small Plates ($7), Prodyne Acrylic Wine Bucket ($12), Thimblepress All That Glitters Push-Pop Confetti ($9), Amol’s Black and Silver New Year Fringed Tiara ($1)
HOW TO DECORATE A PREPPY NYE PARTY
It’s no secret New Year’s Eve decor often goes all out with glitzy gold, but toss in a touch of hot pink and you’ve got the perfect way to kick off the countdown to the new year. Stir up the fun with a few flamingo drink stirrers or a glammed-out photo booth backdrop complete with mini balloons, mylar 2017 balloons and twinkling string lights.
Oh Joy! Pink Ombre Glass and Rose Gold Cocktail Shaker ($20), Mika’s Party Shop 2017 Balloons ($12), ban.do Pink Party Straws ($40, set of four), Oh Happy Day Mini Balloon Bundles ($9), Scarlettaa Party Time Headband ($18), Paper Source Gold Paper Straws ($10), 8 Oak Lane Dot Old Fashioned Glass ($48, set of four), ban.do Gold Glitter Lava Lamp ($30), Oh Happy Day Marble Plates ($8, set of eight), Oh Happy Day Folk Confetti ($10), Threshold Globe String Light Brass Socket ($20), Oh Happy Day Neon Flamingo Stirrers ($9, set of 12)
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